Obituaries
Richard Wojtkowiak
Dec 17, 2024
Richard Wojtkowiak, 96 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at August Haus. Born April 8, 1928, in Gaylord, the son of Casimir and Mary (Piasecki) Wojtkowiak.
On August 27, 1955, at St. Mary Cathedral, Richard married the love of his life, Marie. They had three children and created a beautiful life together. For many years, Richard worked at Wicks...
Loretta Jane Warner
Dec 16, 2024
Loretta Jane Warner, 83 of Gaylord, passed away at Medilodge of Gaylord on Monday, December 16, 2024. Arrangements for a memorial gathering and interment at Hebron Township Cemetery will follow later. Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Mark A. Lee
Dec 15, 2024
It's with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mark Anthony Lee on December 15,2024, in Alanson, MI. Mark was born on September 26,1964, to Anthony (Tony) and Shirley Lee of DeTour, MI.
Mark attended DeTour high school, lived in California then returned home to Alanson, MI. He was a Tool & Die Welder.
Mark leaves two brothers, Anthony (Tony)...
William S. De Roos
Dec 14, 2024
William S. DeRoos, affectionately known as "Bill," passed away on December 14, 2024, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey, Michigan. He was born on May 12, 1946, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to William and Lucille DeRoos.
Bill graduated from Godwin Heights High School in Wyoming, Michigan, in 1964. A talented electrician, he earned his master electrical license and began working for...
Frankie Joe Schweizer
Dec 14, 2024
Frankie Joe Schweizer, 61 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital. In keeping with his wishes, his family will remember him privately.
Sheryl Anne Miller
Dec 14, 2024
Sheryl Anne Miller, 61 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.
Born in Garden City, Michigan on June 3, 1963, she was the daughter of Cecil and Patricia Foley.
Sheryl was a stay-at-home mom who kept busy with her three daughters. Always a social person, she enjoyed gathering with friends and family.
Sheryl was preceded...
Norman L. Fredrickson
Dec 14, 2024
Norman Lynn Fredrickson, 85 of Comins, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Wellspring Lutheran Services in Fairview. Other details will follow later.
Douglas L. Kubicek
Dec 12, 2024
Douglas L. Kubicek, 73 of Mackinaw City, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Pinecrest Village in Mackinaw City. His family has chosen to remember him privately.
Ronald L. Willis
Dec 11, 2024
Ronald L. Willis, 75 of Boyne City, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. His family will remember him privately.
Sandra Lee Boguth
Dec 10, 2024
Sandra Lee Boguth, 80 of Gaylord, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. In keeping with her wishes, her family will remember her privately.
Karen A. Hancox
Dec 9, 2024
Karen A. Hancox, 77 of Gaylord, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024, at McReynolds Hall, with her son and daughter by her side. Born on August 13, 1947, in Detroit, the daughter of Thaddeus and Ella (Gagnon) Liss.
Karen enjoyed playing bingo, going on road trips and watching her granddaughters sporting events. Her greatest pride and joy was her family. She...
Carol A. Harrell
Dec 7, 2024
Carol Ann Harrell, 87 of Vanderbilt, passed away at home on Saturday, December 7, 2024.
Born on January 2, 1937, in Mt. Clemens, she was the daughter of Arthur and Mabel (Sieferlien) Boske. Carol grew up in East Detroit and was a 1955 graduate of East Detroit High School, with her childhood sweetheart and future husband, James R. Harrell.
Carol and Jim...
Janice L. Olson
Dec 7, 2024
Janice L. Olson, 86 of Petoskey, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Independence Village.
The family has chosen to remember her privately.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
Charles G. Bottrell
Dec 6, 2024
Charles Gerard Bottrell was called home to be with the Lord Friday, December 6, 2024.
Charlie was born in Livonia, Michigan on November 29, 1959, to Jerome Alphonse and Elizabeth Anne Bottrell. He was their fifth child and only son. Most of his life was spent in southeastern Michigan where he worked in construction before entering retail sales. In 2000, he...
Kimberly A. Boynton
Dec 4, 2024
Kimberly (Whitaker) Boynton, 67, of Harbor Springs passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on December 4th, 2024.
Kim, a lifelong resident of Harbor Springs, was born to Hattie and Robert Whitaker on April 26, 1957. Kim was the youngest of three children and enjoyed the company of her older brother Curtis Whitaker and older sister Pam (Whitaker) Bielas. From the...
Marjory C. Dinwiddie
Dec 3, 2024
Marjory Clagett Dinwiddie (“Marge”), longtime Charlevoix resident, passed away on December 3, 2024, at Grandvue Medical Care Facility in East Jordan where caring and loving staff tended to her for the past five and a half years.
She was born on April 17, 1927, to Thomas F. Clagett and Elsie (Elder) Clagett. Her siblings Sarah Arnold, Alice Preston and Thomas “Tim”...
Thomas N. Grutsch
Dec 3, 2024
Thomas N. Grutsch, 69, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love and service. Born on December 30, 1954, in Charlevoix, Michigan, to Henry and Marian Grutsch, Tom spent his early years embracing the values of hard work and community as a farm boy and a young member of the Michigan State Grange.
A...
Barbara Joan Austin
Dec 2, 2024
Barbara Joan Austin (nee Williams), 78, passed away December 2, 2024 at August Haus, Gaylord, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter LaDon Austin. She loved her family and was a giving person, animal lover and friend to all. Barbara is survived by her sister, Carol Greene , and her brother, Richard Williams. She is also survived...
Mary Lou Crowder
Nov 30, 2024
Mary Lou Crowder, 75 of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024 at MediLodge of Gaylord. Her family will remember her privately.
Jacquelyn Rae Capelin
Nov 29, 2024
Jacquelyn R. Capelin, 77, of Boyne City, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024, at McLaren Northern Michigan.
A memorial service will take place 11:00 AM Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Lighthouse Missionary Church in East Jordan.
Please share your memories and personal messages with the family on her guestbook below.
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